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Job Posting: Director, Atlantic Canada Chapter Sierra Club of Canada Position Background The Atlantic Canada Chapter of the Sierra Club of Canada was officially formed in December 2000. The Director is responsible for supervising volunteers and contract staff, organizing demonstrations and press conferences, as well as fundraising and administration supporting the growth and development of the Chapter. The Director is responsible to the Atlantic Canada Chapter Executive Committee and will take direction on particular tasks and projects on a bi-weekly basis through E-mail communication and a weekly in-person meeting with an appointed member of the Executive Committee. For more information please view the Atlantic Canada Chapter website: http://www.atlantic.sierraclub.ca. Responsibilities: 1) Fundraising * Write grant proposals for specific projects * Assist with two annual fundraising events * Develop major donors and general capacity building 2) Membership development and growth * Coordinate volunteers and recruit new members * Develop membership database * Assist with the Annual General Meeting, elections, newsletters and trainings 3) Office Administration * Respond to information requests via phone, email, and fax * Administrate finances and yearly budget in consultation with the Treasurer 4) Media and Public Relations * Write and send out press releases * Represent the Sierra Club and its conservation policies in media interviews and public forums 5) International Relations and Training * Facilitate communication and conservation partnerships amongst international organizations * Organize training workshops to be held in Atlantic Canada 6) Specific Project Work * Oil and Gas Public Review * Environmental Justice and the Sydney Tar Ponds * Other specific projects as needed Preferred Qualifications: * Fundraising and grant-writing experience * Experience with management of volunteers * Strong organizational and coordination skills * Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills * Excellent knowledge of word processing, internet, and spreadsheet softwares * Media relations * Experience with the environmental conservation movement * Knowledge of the Sierra Club of Canada - Atlantic Canada Chapter an asset * Bilingualism (French & English) an asset * BA or BSC in Environmental Studies or a similar program an asset Salary * $24,000 / year Deadline for applications is Monday January 7, 2001. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and 3 references to: Hiring Committee Sierra Club - Atlantic Canada 1312 Robie Street Halifax, NS B3H 3E2 Tel: (902)422-5091 Fax: (902)422-9440 Email: atlantic.canada.chapter@sierraclub.org *Please note: due to the economical and environmental costs of paper, we would prefer to receive applications by email. Thanks. -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- The preceding message was posted on Sustainable Maritimes (sust-mar) -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Looking for an old message? You'll find it in the sust-mar ARCHIVES ... http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/lists/sust-mar
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